The DR650 thread

[FuzzG]

Does anyone out there have an original DR650 seat they would like to sell or swap? My new steed has a lowered modified seat which I find too low.
PM me if you can help out or want to see a pic of my seat.

Cheers

I have a stock seat the I wouldn't mind changing for something more comfortable(wider), what height are you as I'm 6 foot and might end up finding it too low also?

[bushy]

I have a stock seat the I wouldn't mind changing for something more comfortable(wider), what height are you as I'm 6 foot and might end up finding it too low also?

I don't think you would gain anything, this seat is wider than normal but has been shaved to make lower so some of the cushioning effect is gone, so I don't think its any more comfy than stock seat, but good for shorter people. I am the same height. Welcome to try it if you want. Cheers

[FuzzG]

I don't think you would gain anything, this seat is wider than normal but has been shaved to make lower so some of the cushioning effect is gone, so I don't think its any more comfy than stock seat, but good for shorter people. I am the same height. Welcome to try it if you want. Cheers

Well I suppose there is no point fixing one problem but causing another, cheers anyway

[NordieBoy]

I've got a spare stock seat, but it's purple and yellow...
I use it as my low seat when trial riding...

[MXNUT]

Does anyone out there have an original DR650 seat they would like to sell or swap? My new steed has a lowered modified seat which I find too low.
PM me if you can help out or want to see a pic of my seat.

Cheers

PM Sent .......

[hondav2]

I havnt been on KB for a while now . Just letting yous know my DR has over 73,000 miles ( not km ) . Only major problems were ignition pick up failed at 40,000 miles , O ring leaked in carby at 60,000 miles so while tank was off checked valve clearances for 1st time . Its still running ok but carby is getting worn and it dont like slow running on cold days .

[bart]

I havnt been on KB for a while now . Just letting yous know my DR has over 73,000 miles ( not km ) . Only major problems were ignition pick up failed at 40,000 miles , O ring leaked in carby at 60,000 miles so while tank was off checked valve clearances for 1st time . Its still running ok but carby is getting worn and it dont like slow running on cold days .

Good effort. Mine’s only a baby then with 30k (km) on it. I figured the DR would be rooted by about 60k. Are there any other high mile jobs out there?

[hondav2]

Good effort. Mine’s only a baby then with 30k (km) on it. I figured the DR would be rooted by about 60k. Are there any other high mile jobs out there?

Chains , sprockets , tyres and the odd battery .

[Logmaker]

Good effort. Mine’s only a baby then with 30k (km) on it. I figured the DR would be rooted by about 60k. Are there any other high mile jobs out there?

A mate of mine in Motueka DR650 has done 120,000kms just doing regular oil & filter changes ,no issues at all .

[bushy]

So I bit the bullet and ordered some Cogent DDC suspension valve thingys, some stiffer racetech front springs, and a 7.6kg spring for the rear of my new to me DR. Fitting them up was easy enough after I discovered my front forks had been lowered the factory way with the spacers put under the damping rods.....(thought it sat too low in the front)

First impressions are great, the bike feels like a different machine now. Once again excellent service from Procycle.

[clint640]

Good effort. Mine’s only a baby then with 30k (km) on it. I figured the DR would be rooted by about 60k. Are there any other high mile jobs out there?

I gave a few 2nd hand carb parts to a travelling German dude a while back as his BST40 was getting pretty shagged, around 180K km on his DR IIRC & he hadn't had any major issues. Mind you, when we were talking about tyres as you do, I mentioned how good the E0-7's lasted, he agreed, said 27K km was indeed a good run... I get 9K... So I think that DR had a pretty easy life.

Clint

[NordieBoy]

A mate of mine in Motueka DR650 has done 120,000kms just doing regular oil & filter changes ,no issues at all .

He's also a mechanic, so probably a little more regular with the regular oil and filter changes...

I got 60,000 from the first engine before it blew, retired the 2nd at 110,000 and the 3rd is 23,000km old now.

[NordieBoy]

I gave a few 2nd hand carb parts to a travelling German dude a while back as his BST40 was getting pretty shagged, around 180K km on his DR IIRC & he hadn't had any major issues. Mind you, when we were talking about tyres as you do, I mentioned how good the E0-7's lasted, he agreed, said 27K km was indeed a good run... I get 9K... So I think that DR had a pretty easy life.

Clint

He got carb parts off me too
I couldn't believe how shagged that slide guide was!

An easy life until he stacked it into that harvester or something down south...

[Night Falcon]

He's also a mechanic, so probably a little more regular with the regular oil and filter changes...

I got 60,000 from the first engine before it blew, retired the 2nd at 110,000 and the 3rd is 23,000km old now.

60k don't seem a lot for a DR motor? what blew on it....3rd gear?

[NordieBoy]

60k don't seem a lot for a DR motor? what blew on it....3rd gear?

Yep. A week later Transalper blew his at 60,000 too. Both 2001 models.